Gweneth Ann Rand Soprano
I’ve been listening a lot to Broken Branches, a recent release by guitarist Sean Shibe and tenor Karim Sulayman. The album mixes old and new and delves into both of their musical heritages. They are such wonderful performers and make a special team. It’s also incredible what they’ve managed to cover within one album. One track in particular, ‘Li Beirut’, is just beautiful.
I’ve also been enjoying another recent album: by soprano Robyn Allegra Parton and pianist Simon Lepper. The music has been cleverly chosen – it’s all associated with the Viennese Secession art movement and inspired in particular by the burnished gold leaf used by Gustav Klimt. My favourite (Seven Early Songs). The playing and singing are both wonderful.
